Martin Butler

About Martin Butler

CAREER SUMMARY I am a strategic and relationship-focused event marketing executive with a proven record of designing and executing highly effective and scalable global field event programs. I’m a respected team leader who is trusted by others and achieve the highest levels of engagement and loyalty by leading with authenticity, accessibility, and by example.My key strengths:• Developing and managing global field and partner event programs designed to engage and deepen relationship with customers and prospects.• Managing cross-functional teams and engaging global stakeholders in designing and integrating all elements of field marketing campaigns within the context of live events to achieve Sales objectives and revenue goals. Demonstrated ability to work effectively at the strategic, creative and executional levels.• Creating scalable, impactful, and cost-effective event portfolios that meet the needs of diverse sales channels and organizations, across multiple industries and geographies.• Building highly-engaged teams, cultivating an empowered and positive work environment, and minimizing employee turnover by consistently rewarding top performance and mentoring under-performers to achieve grow in their careers.Key Strengths:Field, Local and Channel Marketing / Event Design and Management / Client Experience Sponsorship Marketing / Financial Services and Agency Experience / Culinary ArtsPersonal stuff: I was born in the Philippines, spent my early childhood in the US on both the East and West Coasts, my teenage years in Munich, Germany, and my young adult years in Tokyo. Because of this I have a deep appreciation for cultural and social diversity, world travel, and regional cuisine.I currently live in Seattle, locating here for my job at Amazon. I previously lived in the Bay Area for 23 years and am an avid swimmer, hiker, home chef, and outdoor enthusiast. If I am not in the pool or outside exploring, you’ll find me researching new recipes, catching up on the New York Times, or spending time with my cats Lulu and Ellie.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Enterprise Events

   T-Mobile

   Dec 2024 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

Education

• Austin College

  BA, European History; German Literature

• California Culinary Academy

  A.O.S., Culinary Arts